The VN-Index started the day in positive territory, opening with buy orders. However, the index soon retreated below its reference level. Selling pressure intensified, with falling stocks at one point accounting for nearly two-thirds of the entire HoSE floor. The market traded around the 1,680-point mark throughout the morning.

The stock market continued its decline in the afternoon as sellers continuously executed orders. By approximately 2:20 p.m., the general index had plummeted. The VN-Index approached 1,638 points, more than 60 points below its reference level.

Chart of VN-Index and VN30-Index during the ATC session on 12/12. Photo: VNDirect

Across the HoSE floor, 310 stocks declined, 10 times the number of those that remained in positive territory. 16 stocks hit their floor prices, including important tickers such as VHM, VPL, VRE, VIX, PDR, DXG, DIG, CII.

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